Sharley Darlene McKinney, 84, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 4:11 a.m., Thursday, March 11, 2021 at her home at Southview Assisted Living, West Plains, Missouri.
She was born August 8, 1936, at Caulfield, Missouri, to Charlie and Letha Majors. Darlene was married to Ed McKinney, who preceded her in death on August 13, 2017. Mrs. McKinney was loved by her daughter and was adored and known as “Grandma” by the residents and staff of Southview.
A graveside service for Paul David Ryan, 67, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Gospel Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Ryan passed away at 7:38 p.m., January 21, 2021, at his home.
He was born October 30, 19 53, at St. Louis, Missouri, to Bobby Ryan and Maxine Brewer. On December 16, 1978, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Marie Williams. Paul was baptized at Mammoth Spring Church of Christ and was attending Pomona Church of Christ. He loved to hunt, fish and tinker with old cars and trucks.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of the family home; six children, Tracey, David, Shana, Misty, April and Billy; thirteen grandchildren, Cordell, Taylor, Cheyanne, Deekan, Lilly, Jaycee, Katlyn, Chase, Jeffory, Kerztyn, Dalton, Austin and Cora; one great-grandchild, Henry; one brother, Bobby Ryan; four sisters-in-law, Jaylene Ryan, Nancy Langston, Marsha Harris and Carrie Porter; three brothers-in-law, Sam Langston, George Harris and Dale Porter; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, stepfather, Golden Brewer, one daughter, Lateresa Samples and one niece, Amanda Ryan, preceded him in death.
Joyce Portincaso, 78, Moody, Missouri, passed away at 4:27 p.m., Monday, March 8, 2021, at her home. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Richard Dean Dunkin, 61, West Plains, Missouri, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, after a long battle with health conditions.
Rick was born on February 20, 1960 at Howell Memorial Hospital. His parents were Vernon and Mary Dunkin. He attended West Plains Public Schools and was a dedicated employee at MFA/Joy Dog Food. A lifelong resident of Howell County, Rick loved all things outdoor: hunting, fishing, camping, floating, and gardening. He enjoyed listening to music, playing his guitar, a good game of cards, and was a secret lover of pets. Rick loved his kids and his grandkids. He worked hard, played hard, supported their activities and took pride in their important moments. He also had the best “papa dance” ever. Rick will be missed by many.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, father Vernon Dunkin and stepfather Nolan Johnson.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Dunkin Johnson; three children, Michael Dunkin, Misty McCrackin and husband, James, and Dusty Simmons and husband, Jim; three grandchildren, Logan Simmons, Jacob and Megan McCrackin; two great- grandchildren; one brother, David Dunkin and wife, Becky; two nieces, Courtney Judd and husband, Brian and Lindsey Hughes and husband, Allan; and several great-nieces and great-nephew. All of West Plains Missouri.
A private ceremony will be held according to his wishes. A celebration of life is being planned. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Jeanne Johnson, 93, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 10:58 p.m., Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Gary Dallas Loring, 83, Dora, Missouri, passed away at 6:50 p.m., Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.
He was born September 13, 1937, at Hebron, Missouri, to Joe Astor Loring and Barbara Marie Turnbull. On October 29, 1970, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Ramona Brotherton. Mr. Loring was a veteran, having served with the Missouri Army National Guard. Before his retirement, he worked for at Lolo National Forest in Montana and the Mark Twin National Forrest. Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing and wood working. Mr. Loring was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Ramona, Loring; one sister-in-law, Anna Loring; three brothers-in-law, Dallas Brotherton and wife, Sarah, Dennis Brotherton and wife, Janet and Richard Brotherton and wife, Karen; and several nieces and nephews, including Terry and Rhonda Loring, Sherry and Randy Pace, Barbara and Geno Middleton and Tommie Jo and Gerald Franka.
His parents, four brothers, James Edward Loring, Douglas Blaine Loring and two infants, preceded him in death.
Mr. Loring will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. A private burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ozarks Medical Center Cancer Treatment Center and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Joel Marius Miller, 78, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 7:34 a.m., Thursday, March 4, 2021, at his son’s home in Lowell, Arkansas.
He was born May 21, 1942, at San Diego, California, to James Malcolm Miller and Doris R. Lockhart. On August 2, 1974, he was married at LaMirada, California, to Ginger Cromer. Mr. Miller was a veteran, having served proudly in the United States Marines with the 1st Force Recon in Vietnam. Joel worked in construction and carpentry; he enjoyed his work and took great pride in his craft. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting, being outdoors and was an avid swimmer. Joel loved sharing his love of the water with his grandchildren. He was a gifted artist and spent a great deal of time drawing people and characters. Joel and his family attended Township Line Church for many years and had also attended South Fork Church. He was a very godly man and was faithful in reading the Bible and his devotionals every morning.
He is survived by his wife, Ginger Miller; two children, J. P. Miller and wife, Tamarah and Jill Donica; four grandchildren, Uriah Miller, Naomi Miller, Andrew Donica and Aaron Donica; four brothers-in-law, Roger Cromer and wife, Linda, Steve Cromer and wife, Patty, Jay Cromer and wife, Doreen and Craig Cromer and wife, Sherri; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jr. and Lil Cromer, one brother, Jon Miller and one sister, Barbara Miller, preceded her in death.
Mr. Miller will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. A private family graveside service and burial will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Evergreen Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Richard Dean (Rick) Dunkin, 61, West Plains, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Ernest Brice Capitolo, 57, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 2:38 p.m., Monday, March 1, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born May 10 , 1963, at San Diego, California, to Ernest James Capitolo and Judith Althea Zambruno Brazzell. On April 10, 1997, he was married at Ocala, Florida, to Jeannine Hogbin.
He is survived by his wife, Jeannine Capitolo; one son, Anthony Capitolo; his father, Ernest James Capitolo; his mother, Judith Althea Brazzell; and one sister, Ann Cravey and husband, Allen.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Lewis Thomas Skinner, Sr., 87, Gamaliel, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Tom passed away Sunday morning, February 28, 2021, at the home of his daughter, Orvella Blackburn.
He was born August 25, 1933, to the late Henry and Zora Mullins Skinner in the Hutton Valley, Missouri, area. Tom attended school in Hutton Valley, Missouri, and Los Angeles, California. He was the sixth of nine children. Tom was shy growing up. From a young age, Tom was a hard worker. His first job was delivering newspapers in Los Angeles. After a few years in California, the family moved back to the West Plains area. Tom began laying brick with his Dad at the age of 16 along with his brothers, Bud and Bob. Tom met his first true love, Lola “Faye” Howell in West Plains, Missouri, in the early 1950s. They were on a double date but not with each other. At the end of that date, Tom drove everyone home. After having found out where Faye lived, Tom showed up at her home the next weekend to ask her out. That was the beginning of their love story. They married in 1954. They lived in Willow Springs, Missouri, before eventually moving to West Plains. From this marriage, Lewis Thomas Skinner, Jr. and Orvella Faye Skinner were born. Faye was tragically taken from Tom and family on December 31, 1981.
Tom served in the United States Army from August 4, 1953 to June 21, 1955. Part of his service time, he was stationed in Germany where he served as a welder. In 1976, Tom began teaching masonry at West Plains High School VoTech. He taught for seventeen years before retiring in 1984. He was a popular teacher with his students. In 1982, Tom met Ora “Marie” Brundige. He and Marie each got a second chance at true love. They married on June 3, 1983. Tom gained another daughter, Carrie, that day. Tom’s favorite pastime was fishing, and his favorite fishing buddy was Marie. Their favorite place to fish was Red Bank Campground in Gamaliel, Arkansas, at Norfork Lake. In 2002, they built their dream house next to the old campground. They experienced many great adventures there. They attended Gamaliel Church of Grace as long as their health allowed. Tom loved his family and friends, besides fishing, he enjoyed hunting, watching old westerns, country music, dancing with Marie, and helping Marie lay out her beautiful quilt patterns. Marie preceded him in death on September 4, 2020.
Tom is survived by his son, Lewis Thomas Skinner, Jr. and his wife, Martha Jeanette “Jan” Skinner, of Gamaliel, Arkansas; his daughter, Orvella Blackburn and her husband, Randy Blackburn, of Willard, Missouri; his brother Robert “Bob” Skinner and his wife, Beth Skinner, of Pomona, Missouri; his sister, Rosemary Holloway and her husband, Les Holloway, of West Plains, Missouri; a daughter by marriage, Carrie Windes, and her husband, Rick Windes, of Springfield, Missouri; five granddaughters: Shawna Conner, Angele DeWeese, Sherry Uchtman, Kelli and Kayla Windes; bonus granddaughters, Andrea Tuhey, Chrissy Stillings and Erica Hawkins; bonus grandsons: Robert “Bob” Ruiz and Jerrett Sussman; nineteen great grandchildren and a great-great grandson; a host of nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends who will miss him very much.
In addition to his parents, Tom is preceded in death by his first wife, Lola Faye Skinner of 27 years; his second wife, Ora Marie Skinner of 37 years; five sisters, Dolora Johnson, Helen Blair, Edith Raney, Francis Carter and Wilma Tom; and one brother, Henry “Bud” Skinner.
Mr. Skinner will lie in state from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home in West Plains. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Judy Irene McAmis, 75, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Union Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. McAmis passed away at 3:37 a.m., Sunday, February 28, 2021, at her home.
She was born April 5, 1945, at West Plains, Missouri, to Benjamin Franklin Hunter and Mildred Nancy Rideout Hunter. On February 8, 1964, she was married at West Plains, to Bobbie McAmis. Judy graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1963. She had worked at the Koshkonong School as a cook and Richards Bros. for 25 years. Judy loved her family and grandkids and enjoyed shopping and visiting.
She is survived by her husband, Bobbie McAmis, of the family home; three children, Telena Davis and husband, Scott, Koshkonong, Missouri, Sherri Belcher, Koshkonong, Missouri and Teresa Collins and husband, Nathan, West Plains, Missouri; eleven grandchildren, Eric Davis and wife, Tamara, Chris Davis and wife, Gina, Shane Davis and wife, Shanna, Garrett Belcher and wife, Kendra, Ashley Brown and husband, James, Kristen Davis, Jessica Busbey and husband, Quinton, Logan Maffei and wife, Makayla, Megan Maffei, Ashton Collins and Tori Collins; seventeen great-grandchildren and one on the way; and special friend, Linda Collins.
Her parents and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Finis and Nancy McAmis, preceded her in death.
Mrs. McAmis will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Union Hill Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Cheryl Leslie Stroud, 77, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 8:32 a.m., Friday, February 26, 2021, at her home. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Randall Eugene Knight, 69, Moberly, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, passed away at 5:15 p.m., Monday, February 15, 2021, at North Village Park Care Center, Moberly, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
James Gilbert Rader, 66, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 6:00 a.m., Monday, February 22, 2021, at his home. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Judith Lee Snider, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 5, 2021 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Snider passed away at 7:34 p.m., Sunday, February 28, 2021, at her home.
She was born July 9, 1938, at New Castle, Pennsylvania, to Tony Mitchell and Jennie Naamy. On July 16, 1960, she was married at Chula Vista, California, to Burl Richard (Dick) Snider, who preceded her in death on December 28, 2009. Judith loved playing bingo, cards, watching game shows and playing all games, especially slots on her Ipad.
She is survived by three children, Michael Snider and wife, Stephanie, Brian Snider and Pamela Reagan; six grandchildren, Christopher, Lindsay and Kyle Snider, Greg Phipps, Amanda Phipps and Sean Enerson; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Edward Mitchell.
Her parents and husband preceded her in death.
Mrs. Snider will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Immanuel Lutheran Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
A memorial service for Shirley Christine Edgeller, 73, West Plains, Missouri, will be held Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church, West Plains, Missouri.
Mrs. Edgeller passed away at 6:53 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2021, at her home.
She was born October 1, 1947, at Rector, Arkansas, to Marion Merle Bracken and Olla Frances Hardin Bracken. On December 1, 1978, she was married at Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Vincent Fredrick (Fred) Edgeller, Jr. Shirley graduated from Rector High School, Rector, Arkansas in 1965. She attended Crowley’s Ridge College in Paragould, Arkansas and graduated from University of Missouri Columbia in May, 1992 with a Master’s degree. She was a Christian and was a member of First Baptist Church, West Plains. Shirley loved plants of all kinds, feeding and watching her birds, reading and especially loved her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Fred Edgeller, of the family home; one son, Lee J. Matthews, West Plains; one daughter, Sarah Ledbetter and fiancé Chad French, West Plains; seven grandchildren, McKenzie, Wyatt, Cheyanne, Kaylee, Westin, Paisley and Conner; her mother, Olla Frances Bracken, Rector, Arkansas; and a host of wonderful friends.
Her father and step-mother, Merle and Frances Bracken, one brother, Joe Bracken, one son-in-law, Jason Ledbetter, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Vincent and Martha Edgeller and friend, Mike White, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to ALS Association or Spina Bifida Association and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
James A. Duffin, 87, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 9:28 a.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Edward Allen Duke, 62, West Plains, Missouri, went home at 7:15 a.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Hernando, Mississippi. He entered this world January 1, 1958, born to Lois Cook Duke and Alvin Duke in Los Angeles, California. He has lived in West Plains for several years and was a general contractor.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Lois and Paul London, West Plains; the love of his life, Tamara Walesky; two children, Christopher Duke and Taylor Duke; two grandchildren; two brothers, James Duke, West Plains and Terry Duke, Beloit, Wisconsin; four sisters, Lisa Stark, Eldon, Missouri, Rhonda Gregg, Olathe, Kansas, Debra Duke Albuquerque, New Mexico and Susan Siesco, Phoenix, Arizona; and many nieces and nephews.
Burial was in the Homeland Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Maureen Elizabeth Werner, 73, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 26, 2021 at Union Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Maureen passed away at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, February 21, 2021, at her home.
She was born April 18, 1947, at Brooklyn, New York, to William Werner and Mildred Miller Werner. Maureen graduated from Tennessee Temple Christian College at Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1974 and began her teaching career in Christian schools spanning over forty years and several states. Though she never married or had children of her own, she was beloved by all of her students and staff members. Maureen received her first camera as a teenager and maintained her love of taking pictures throughout her whole life.
She is survived by one sister, Beverly Launius; two nieces, Sandy Smith and Carolyn Launius; two nephews, Allen Werner and Billy Werner; and four great-nieces and great-nephews.
Her parents, one brother, two sisters and one nephew, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for George Clinton Underwood, 98, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Underwood passed away at 10:10 p.m., Friday, February 19, 2021, at NHC Healthcare.
He was born October 5, 1922, at Myrtle, Missouri, to Thomas Houston Underwood and Bessie Ellen Forrest. Mr. Underwood was a retired veteran, having served with the United States Navy. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing.
He is survived by five children, Keith Underwood, Deborah Ritchie, Glenda Wortley and significant other, Mark Seger, Tammy Underwood and Robin Wilson; many grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, one daughter, Sharon Dorehoff and six siblings, Harris Bentley Underwood, Walter Glen Underwood, Marie Edwards, Nancy Dobbs, Rita Teague and Henrietta Underwood, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of choice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
